DIGEST
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the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Robideaux HB No. 772
Abstract: Provides relative to the payment of group insurance premiums for retired sheriffs and
employees hired on or after July 1, 2014, for Lafayette Parish.
Present law provides that the premium costs of group hospital, surgical, medical expense, and
dental insurance, and the first $10,000 of life insurance shall be paid in full from the sheriff's
general fund for all sheriffs and deputy sheriffs retired with at least 15 years of service who are at
least 55 years of age or retired with at least 30 years of service at any age.
Proposed law provides that 100% of the premium costs of group hospital, surgical, medical
expense, and the first $10,000 of life insurance shall be paid by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's
Office for all sheriffs and employees who retired from active duty in good standing with 30 years
of creditable full-time service with the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office, regardless of age.
Proposed law provides that 100% of the premium costs of group hospital, surgical, medical
expense, and the first $10,000 of life insurance shall be paid by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's
Office for all sheriffs and employees who retired from active duty in good standing with 20 years
of creditable full-time service with the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office, and is at least 65 years of
age.
Proposed law requires that anyone retiring from the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office meet the
requirements of proposed law upon final date of employment.
Proposed law applies to persons hired by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office on or after July 1,
2014. Premium costs for persons hired prior to July 1, 2014, shall be paid pursuant to present
law.
(Adds R.S. 13:5554(DD))